SUV collides with building in Brighton after striking Jeep

The driver of this Ford Flex collided with a Jeep parked in front of businesses in the city of Brighton Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 while turning left on Cross from northbound Grand River Ave. and came into contact with the building housing Intimate Ideas and Gus's Carry Out, according to Brighton Police Sgt. Mike Mitchell. The driver suffered minor injuries to his hand.(Photo11: Gillis Benedict/Livingston Daily)

A Ford Flex lost control near the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Cross Street and struck a parked Jeep before coming to rest against a nearby building.

The SUV was heading northbound on Grand River at approximately 9:30 a.m. Monday, intending to turn left onto Cross when the vehicle had a mechanical failure causing it speed into the intersection at an unmanageable speed, according to Brighton Police Sergeant Michael Mitchell.

Mitchell said the driver was unable to complete the turn and crashed into the curb and grass, causing the airbags to deploy. At that point, the driver was unable to steer the SUV, and the vehicle hit an empty parked Jeep causing minor damages.

The SUV came to a stop between two business: Intimate Ideas and Gus's Carry Out.

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The driver of a Ford Flex struck a parked Jeep in the parking lot of businesses near Cross St. on Grand River Ave. in Brighton Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, then hit the building occupied by Intimate Ideas and Gus's Carry Out.(Photo11: Gillis Benedict/Livingston Daily)

Mitchell said the impact did not cause any structural damage to the building but, had it struck "18 inches either way, it would have smashed glass."

The driver sustained minor injuries.

Brighton City Police were assisted on scene by Livingston County EMS.

Contact Kayla Daugherty at 517-552-2848 or kdaugherty@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @KayDaugherty92.